Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Vassar Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Vassar Road Elementary School's student population of 298 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Vassar Road Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Vassar Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Netherwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Vassar Road Elementary School?
298 students attend Vassar Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Vassar Road Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vassar Road Elementary School?
Vassar Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vassar Road Elementary School offer ?
Vassar Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vassar Road Elementary School part of?
Vassar Road Elementary School is part of Wappingers Central School District.
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